Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency citing health challenges

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Dolly Parton posts video addressing 'health challenges' as she misses award ceremony

Parton's ongoing health issues have forced her to cancel performances and skip several high-profile events.

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Dolly Parton’s ongoing health issues forced her to skip a recent ceremony inducting her into the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions’ Hall of Fame.

The country music legend, 79, who co-owns the Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, explained in a video posted to Instagram by the park on Nov. 19 that her doctors advised her not to attend the event, which was held Nov. 17 in Orlando.

“I sure wish I could be with you in person today, but you probably heard that I’ve been dealing with a few health challenges this fall, and my doctors told me to take it easy for just a little while,” Parton said in the video. “I’m truly sorry I can’t be there, but I sure wanted to take the chance to say thank you for this incredible honor.”...

 

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Hello, Dolly! So glad to see that Dolly Parton is right back where she belongs. Hope to see her in concert again sometime in the near future. One of the best and most talented entertainers ever.

https://people.com/dolly-parton-shares-health-update-in-first-major-appearance-in-months-since-revealing-medical-concerns-11926246

• Dolly Parton said she is "taking good care" of her health after she cancelled her Las Vegas residency in 2025 amid unspecified health concerns
• She noted that she "just kind of got worn down and worn out" after the death of her husband Carl Thomas Dean
• Parton shared the update during her keynote speech at her theme park Dollywood on Friday, March 13